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Emperors Crown VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Joegensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Tczho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tczho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scottish bagpipes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Joegensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Tczho!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tczho swats away the attempt to clinch by Joegensen.
Joegensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tczho shoots in looking for a takedown but Joegensen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tczho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joegensen throws a low kick but Tczho moves out of range easily.
Tczho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tczho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joegensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tczho.
Joegensen keeping moving, preventing Tczho from controlling successfully.
Joegensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tczho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joegensen wants to stand up but Tczho is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tczho is in close to Joegensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tczho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tczho content to stall in guard here.
Tczho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tczho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joegensen's guard.
Tczho is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Joegensen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benji Tczho!
A victorious Benji Tczho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Ortega had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omar Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortega is trying to defend but Selmy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Selmy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Selmy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Selmy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Selmy prevents Ortega from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ortega to regain full guard.
Selmy throwing strikes from guard but Ortega blocks nicely.
Selmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortega pulls Selmy in to control the position.
Ortega working a defensive guard but Selmy passes into half guard.
Ortega trying to control but Selmy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortega!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Omar Ortega has been cut.
Ortega blocking the ground and pound.
Selmy raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selmy looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Ortega that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Omar Ortega's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Omar Ortega's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arstan Selmy!
A very excited looking Arstan Selmy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Min Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will DeFrank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will DeFrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min Kim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFrank misses with a body shot.
Will DeFrank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeFrank fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeFrank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeFrank takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
DeFrank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeFrank fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeFrank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
DeFrank fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim looks to land a combination. DeFrank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Kim tenderised DeFrank's leg. DeFrank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeFrank drives through with a takedown into Kim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim keeping full guard, as DeFrank tries to pass.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFrank postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeFrank is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but DeFrank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeFrank seems keen to control Kim's posture.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeFrank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim wants to control from the top but DeFrank keeps moving.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
DeFrank is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeFrank shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank tries a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses DeFrank's front leg but catches the back leg as DeFrank tries to avoid it.
DeFrank on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeFrank gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim working a defensive guard but DeFrank passes into half guard.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeFrank postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
DeFrank won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim wants to control but DeFrank passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
DeFrank lands strikes from half guard.
DeFrank wants to work for an arm triangle but Kim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kim is pressing down on DeFrank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeFrank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeFrank trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but DeFrank is proving a slippery customer.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim wants to sweep here but DeFrank controlling him for the moment.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kim is looking for a triangle but DeFrank pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeFrank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeFrank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeFrank is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeFrank is one step ahead there.
DeFrank scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeFrank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeFrank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeFrank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will DeFrank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - DeFrank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeFrank throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
DeFrank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeFrank scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeFrank.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim drives through and clinches with DeFrank against the cage.
DeFrank tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim lands an elbow inside.
DeFrank is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
A short left from Kim.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Come on Kim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeFrank backwards.
Kim stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeFrank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as DeFrank tries to tie him up.
Kim pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeFrank looking to stall.
Kim lands a body shot.
DeFrank trying to stall but Kim improves his position.
DeFrank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeFrank.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeFrank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeFrank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeFrank is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kim leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kim.
A frustrated look appears on DeFrank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on DeFrank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeFrank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeFrank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeFrank is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeFrank is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns DeFrank into the cage.
Kim scores with a knee to the head.
DeFrank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
DeFrank looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Will DeFrank.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeFrank shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but DeFrank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeFrank fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeFrank takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but DeFrank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim forces DeFrank back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeFrank wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
Sang Min Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeFrank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Kim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim leaning against his opponent.
DeFrank tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the cage.
DeFrank tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sang Min Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DeFrank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeFrank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim pushes DeFrank away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
DeFrank misses with a shot to the body
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim rushes DeFrank and presses him up against the cage.
DeFrank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeFrank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeFrank is looking for a takedown.
DeFrank is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as DeFrank tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeFrank misses with some punches.
DeFrank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeFrank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeFrank taking a breather.
DeFrank tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kim jumps guard and drags DeFrank to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
DeFrank throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Will DeFrank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim is trying to control the position but DeFrank postures up.
DeFrank throws a big elbow that misses.
DeFrank won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim pulls DeFrank in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFrank throwing strikes but missing.
Kim wants to sweep here but DeFrank controlling him for the moment.
DeFrank postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeFrank throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank is looking to advance position but Kim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kim unloading with bombs!
DeFrank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeFrank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeFrank tries to get out of the position.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Kim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DeFrank has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeFrank wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but DeFrank is having none of it.
Kim lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DeFrank working to try and regain half guard.
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim raining down shots from the mount!
DeFrank wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeFrank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
DeFrank is not content to let Kim control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sang Min Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sang Min Kim!
Our winner, Sang Min Kim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuaisiala Mirapthlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuaisiala Mirapthlak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dom DeNardo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirapthlak fails with a takedown attempt.
DeNardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mirapthlak is trying to pull guard but DeNardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from DeNardo.
Mirapthlak takes a shot to the head.
Mirapthlak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeNardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dom DeNardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuaisiala Mirapthlak.
DeNardo has picked Mirapthlak up - he's going for a ride! DeNardo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
DeNardo trying to mount his opponent but Mirapthlak defends it.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.
DeNardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mirapthlak is just riding it out for now. DeNardo eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to pass to mount but Mirapthlak is defending the position.
Mirapthlak trying to control from the bottom.
Mirapthlak won't allow DeNardo to pass to mount.
DeNardo trying to control from half guard but Mirapthlak is working away.
Mirapthlak wants to improve his position but DeNardo is controlling well.
DeNardo is trying to control. Mirapthlak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeNardo is looking for a kimura but Mirapthlak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeNardo to get the leverage.
DeNardo trying to control from half guard but Mirapthlak is working away.
DeNardo wants to pass the guard but Mirapthlak is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo is looking for a kimura but Mirapthlak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeNardo to get the leverage.
DeNardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mirapthlak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.
Mirapthlak trying to hold on to DeNardo's head to control him but DeNardo postures up.
DeNardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeNardo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to take a breather but Mirapthlak is having none of it.
DeNardo wants to free his trapped foot but Mirapthlak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mirapthlak trying to control from the bottom.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeNardo seems to be looking for submissions.
DeNardo trying to control the action but Mirapthlak is working from the bottom.
DeNardo is pressing down on Mirapthlak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mirapthlak is holding on for now.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak wants to get back to his feet.
DeNardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeNardo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeNardo wants to take a breather but Mirapthlak is having none of it.
Mirapthlak wants to control but DeNardo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mirapthlak tries to roll over but DeNardo keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeNardo wants to control but Mirapthlak is keeping him busy.
DeNardo passes to full mount!
Mirapthlak wants to hold on but DeNardo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeNardo misses with a looping right.
DeNardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeNardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeNardo wants to take Mirapthlak's back but he can't do it this time.
Mirapthlak is squirming around, avoiding DeNardo's attempts to control the action.
DeNardo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mirapthlak is squirming around, avoiding DeNardo's attempts to control the action.
Mirapthlak is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to control the pace but Mirapthlak is squirming around nicely.
Dom DeNardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mirapthlak is trying to escape the mount.
DeNardo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mirapthlak has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeNardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeNardo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mirapthlak is in real trouble.
Mirapthlak tries to escape but DeNardo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo tightening his grip on Mirapthlak, looking for the choke.
DeNardo is looking for the choke from the back position but Mirapthlak is controlling his hands well.
Mirapthlak turns into DeNardo and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeNardo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mirapthlak has picked DeNardo up and slammed him! DeNardo can't keep hold of the triangle and Mirapthlak manages to pass to side control!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DeNardo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The ground and pound from Mirapthlak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mirapthlak stands up and beckons DeNardo to his feet.
DeNardo misses with a looping right.
Mirapthlak tries for a takedown but DeNardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeNardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mirapthlak should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tuaisiala Mirapthlak has been cut.
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeNardo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirapthlak is breathing heavily.
DeNardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeNardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirapthlak keeps working.
DeNardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mirapthlak is just riding it out for now. DeNardo eventually gives up the hold.
DeNardo controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirapthlak keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mirapthlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DeNardo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeNardo prevents Mirapthlak from improving his position.
DeNardo is trying to work for a kimura but Mirapthlak is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeNardo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirapthlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tuaisiala Mirapthlak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DeNardo looks to land a right hand but Mirapthlak moved out of range.
Mirapthlak tries for a takedown but DeNardo circles away easily
enabling DeNardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirapthlak misses with a takedown attempt
and DeNardo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mirapthlak!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirapthlak wants to control but DeNardo is having none of it.
DeNardo trying to control but Mirapthlak is having none of it.
DeNardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mirapthlak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirapthlak has given up his back.
DeNardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mirapthlak doesn't escape.
DeNardo looking to break Mirapthlak's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mirapthlak remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise DeNardo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
DeNardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
DeNardo working for a choke but Mirapthlak is defending well.
DeNardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirapthlak can do to turn this around?
Mirapthlak trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNardo doesn't have the hooks in and Mirapthlak manages to turn into his guard.
DeNardo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeNardo is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo is pushing down on Mirapthlak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mirapthlak is fighting to maintain full guard but DeNardo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mirapthlak is trying to stand back up but DeNardo is controlling him
DeNardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mirapthlak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeNardo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mirapthlak tries to hold on but DeNardo postures up.
DeNardo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mirapthlak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mirapthlak shrugs it off.
DeNardo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mirapthlak is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak throws a big right hand that misses.
DeNardo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mirapthlak has picked DeNardo up and slammed him! DeNardo can't keep hold of the triangle and Mirapthlak manages to pass to side control!
Mirapthlak throws a strike aimed at the side of DeNardo's head but DeNardo avoids it well.
DeNardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mirapthlak misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on DeNardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mirapthlak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DeNardo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mirapthlak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeNardo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mirapthlak.
Dom DeNardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirapthlak connects with a couple of short punches.
Mirapthlak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mirapthlak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mirapthlak manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mirapthlak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeNardo has managed to get both his arms back between Mirapthlak's legs - danger averted.
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeNardo passes Mirapthlak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mirapthlak is in trouble now - DeNardo has advanced to mount!
DeNardo content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeNardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeNardo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeNardo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiromitsu Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amorsolo Benito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amorsolo Benito is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiromitsu Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amorsolo Benito!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Benito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Benito lands a jab to the head.
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiromitsu Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benito finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanaka's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benito works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
Benito throws a one two combo.
Tanaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tanaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benito pushes Tanaka off looking to stand but Tanaka dives back in and keeps control.
Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benito defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Benito is defending the position.
Tanaka trying to control from Benito's half guard. Benito has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tanaka lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benito pushes Tanaka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tanaka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tanaka.
Tanaka working the body and head with strikes.
Tanaka lands an elbow.
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Benito is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benito keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benito wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka is putting a hurting on Benito here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Benito is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Tanaka working the ground and pound from side control.
Benito trying to remain calm as Tanaka controls from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benito parries the strikes from Tanaka easily there. Tanaka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Benito to escape.
Tanaka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benito's legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benito wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka cracks Benito with a big right hand but Benito just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiromitsu Tanaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tanaka takes one on the button.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Benito. Beautiful body shot.
Benito lands a two punch combo.
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiromitsu Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka shoots and misses
and Benito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiromitsu Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Benito sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benito!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benito lands with a nice combination. Tanaka backs away looking to recover.
Benito cracks Tanaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Benito circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Benito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
Benito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amorsolo Benito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Benito.
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Benito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benito moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanaka.
Nice takedown defense from Benito. No joy for Tanaka on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses the body punch
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Benito shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benito cracks Tanaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benito tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benito to the ground. Benito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benito scores with a nice strike.
Benito scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Benito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka shoots in and drives through. Benito sprawls well.
Benito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benito works over Tanaka's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benito throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benito stuffs the takedown.
Benito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tanaka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka swings around for an armbar but Benito sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tanaka's guard.
Benito gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tanaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benito works Tanaka's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanaka shoots in but Benito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amorsolo Benito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Benito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Benito sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benito leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiromitsu Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka walks into a straight right hand from Benito.
Benito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benito feints a jab promting Tanaka to slip. Benito then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tanaka is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Benito. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Benito is avoiding it.
Tanaka needs to keep his hands up - Benito had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benito plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tanaka to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tanaka just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amorsolo Benito!
Amorsolo Benito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yves Jabouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nipon Lunlana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabouin comes to the cage accompanied by Trobule On My Mind- Pusha T and Tyler The Creator. Yves Jabouin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yves Jabouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nipon Lunlana!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabouin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jabouin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lunlana is out of range.
Lunlana misses with a body kick.
Lunlana throws a sloppy head kick and Jabouin moves out of range easily.
Jabouin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabouin moves out of range of the body kick.
Lunlana misses with a two punch combination.
Lunlana avoids the body shot from Jabouin.
Jabouin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jabouin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jabouin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lunlana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jabouin.
Jabouin throws a leg kick but Lunlana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Jabouin does it's job there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lunlana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunlana misses with a body kick.
Lunlana checks a low kick from Jabouin.
Jabouin misses with a hook. Lunlana ducked under it nicely.
Lunlana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Jabouin.
Jabouin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jabouin feints and then cracks Lunlana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lunlana down.
Lunlana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabouin.
Jabouin lands a jab to Lunlana's midsection.
A big right from Jabouin misses.
Lunlana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lunlana motions for Jabouin to come forward. Lunlana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lunlana was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabouin.
Jabouin moves out of range of the body kick from Lunlana.
Jabouin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jabouin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lunlana. That one must have hurt.
Jabouin wants to slow Lunlana down by chopping away at his legs.
Jabouin thows a body shot but no joy.
Jabouin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lunlana manages to avoid it.
Jabouin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lunlana's calf.
Jabouin throws a shot from downtown. Lunlana moves away and avoids it.
Lunlana misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabouin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jabouin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jabouin - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jabouin misses its intended target.
Jabouin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lunlana blocks a low kick nicely.
Jabouin throws a chopping leg kick but Lunlana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lunlana lands with a cross.
Lunlana scores with a kick to the body.
Jabouin avoids the head kick by Lunlana.
Jabouin tries a low kick but Lunlana avoids it.
Jabouin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lunlana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lunlana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jabouin misses.
Lunlana looks to land a body kick but Jabouin moved away.
Lunlana takes one to the side of the head.
Lunlana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lunlana throws a front kick aimed at Jabouin's knee but Jabouin avoids it well.
Lunlana tries a low kick but Jabouin avoids it.
Jabouin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabouin moves out of range of the body kick.
Lunlana looks for the body kick but Jabouin saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabouin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jabouin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lunlana doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Jabouin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Jabouin.
Lunlana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lunlana slips under a jab from Jabouin.
Jabouin misses with a straight right.
Yves Jabouin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Jabouin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lunlana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jabouin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jabouin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jabouin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lunlana. That did some damage!
Lunlana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jabouin. That's going to slow Lunlana down.
Jabouin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Jabouin misses its intended target.
Lunlana throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jabouin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabouin scores with a nice body kick.
Jabouin throws out a leg kick but Lunlana moves out of range and Jabouin only half commits.
Jabouin throws an overhand right that lands on Lunlana's shoulder, as Lunlana tries to avoid the shot.
Jabouin throws a hook but Lunlana blocks it.
A slow jab from Lunlana misses its intended target.
Jabouin lands with an overhand left.
Lunlana blocks a low kick nicely.
Yves Jabouin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lunlana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lunlana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lunlana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lunlana.
Jabouin throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jabouin.
Lunlana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jabouin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabouin misses with a body kick.
Jabouin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lunlana walks into a left hand.
Jabouin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nipon Lunlana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabouin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jabouin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jabouin lands with a nice body punch.
Lunlana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabouin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jabouin.
Jabouin takes a swing at Lunlana's ribcage but misses.
Lunlana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lunlana lands with a kick to the temple. Jabouin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lunlana avoids the body shot from Jabouin.
Lunlana avoids the body shot from Jabouin.
Lunlana looks for the body kick but Jabouin saw that one coming.
Jabouin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jabouin looks to throw the jab but Lunlana is out of range.
Lunlana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabouin.
Jabouin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunlana moves out of range as Jabouin strikes.
Lunlana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lunlana scores with a leg kick.
Jabouin is looking to land body kicks.
Lunlana looks for the body kick but Jabouin saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Jabouin.
Jabouin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lunlana is able to avoid easily.
Jabouin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabouin throws a big shot that misses.
Lunlana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jabouin is out of range and Lunlana settles back down.
Jabouin feints and then cracks Lunlana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lunlana down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Jabouin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jabouin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lunlana slips under a jab.
Lunlana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabouin connects with a body shot that sends Lunlana's belly button to the back.
Jabouin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabouin. Lunlana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabouin thumps Lunlana with a low kick.
Jabouin throws an overhand right that lands on Lunlana's shoulder, as Lunlana tries to avoid the shot.
Jabouin misses with a leg kick
and Lunlana counters with a good, hard body kick but Jabouin shrugs it off.
Lunlana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabouin throws out the jab.
Lunlana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jabouin counters with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Lunlana slams his shin into Jabouin's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunlana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lunlana throws a body kick that misses.
Jabouin blocks the body kick.
Jabouin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lunlana moves out of range as Jabouin strikes.
Jabouin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lunlana.
Jabouin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lunlana counters with a body kick.
Jabouin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lunlana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabouin.
Jabouin throws a leg kick but Lunlana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nipon Lunlana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunlana tests Jabouin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jabouin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lunlana scores with a head kick. Jabouin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lunlana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lunlana needs to keep his hands up - Jabouin had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabouin throws the left hand but Lunlana avoids the punch easily.
Lunlana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jabouin. Jabouin obviously looking to wear him down.
Lunlana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jabouin connects with a body shot that sends Lunlana's belly button to the back.
Jabouin catches Lunlana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin misses with a body shot.
Jabouin tries to land a leg kick but Lunlana saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Jabouin tenderised Lunlana's leg. Lunlana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jabouin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lunlana.
Lunlana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Jabouin.
Lunlana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jabouin.
Lunlana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lunlana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lunlana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the liver by Jabouin. Beautiful body shot.
Jabouin blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabouin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lunlana misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Jabouin lands.
Lunlana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabouin clobbers Lunlana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jabouin tried to score with a low kick but Lunlana checks it.
Jabouin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jabouin moves out of range of the body kick.
Jabouin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lunlana's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabouin moves out of range of the body kick from Lunlana.
Jabouin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lunlana at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yves Jabouin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jabouin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yves Jabouin!
A less than humble Yves Jabouin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramdhani Lestalahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramdhani Lestalahu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers tries to clinch up.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lestalahu shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rivers fails with the takedown
and Lestalahu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lestalahu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Lestalahu from controlling successfully.
Rivers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lestalahu rolls with it to try and escape but Rivers cranks on the arm and Lestalahu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Rivers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aaron Rivers waved his t-shirt featuring Global Empire MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Since the Flood- "Valor and Vengeance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ari Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes takes one to the chin there.
Velazquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Velazquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmes.
Holmes shoots for a double leg takedown but Velazquez sprawls well. He's pushed Holmes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Velazquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ari Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velazquez drops Holmes with a beautiful combination! Holmes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Velazquez is looking for the KO!
Holmes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velazquez drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Holmes's head, knocking him out cold! Velazquez is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Velazquez!
Ari Velazquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasara Eachuryno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Alldren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alldren has chosen OK State Fight Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasara Eachuryno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Alldren!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eachuryno is looking to clinch but Alldren is avoiding it.
Alldren misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alldren. Eachuryno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alldren fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Eachuryno with that takedown attempt.
Eachuryno misses with a two punch combination.
Alldren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eachuryno has time to react.
It looks like Kasara Eachuryno has been cut.
Alldren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alldren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eachuryno keeping full guard, as Alldren tries to pass.
Eachuryno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alldren is controlling him.
Alldren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alldren controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eachuryno is keeping the position for now.
Alldren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alldren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eachuryno's head.
Alldren is working Eachuryno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alldren chips away with some ground and pound.
Alldren connects with a couple of short punches.
Alldren works over Eachuryno with some ground and pound from guard.
Alldren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alldren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alldren is in close to Eachuryno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alldren content to stall in guard here.
Alldren with a nice head shot there.
Kasara Eachuryno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alldren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Alldren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Alldren lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eachuryno's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kasara Eachuryno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nate Alldren!
Nate Alldren is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Nate Alldren was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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